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Have you ever felt like sneezing when you are hungry? It may not be just a coincidence. In this article we explore possible ...
One of the most interesting is the photic sneeze reflex—the tendency for about 18-35% of people to sneeze when exposed to bright light, particularly sunlight.
Some people sneeze because of a full stomach, and there are even reports of sneezes associated with sexual thoughts, though researchers say they don’t know why. Also a mystery is why some people ...
Photic sneeze reflex, officially known as ACHOO syndrome, causes sudden sneezes when exposed to bright light. This reflex affects up to 35% of people and is linked to the crossing of optic and ...
Achoo! Sunlight sets off sneeze reflex Roughly one quarter of us have the ACHOO syndrome, a strange sneezing reflex that is triggered by light (Source: joruba/iStockphoto) ...
Sneezing is an involuntary reflex that removes irritants from the nose and can happen regularly. On average, a person who is not unwell sneezes about four times a day.
Interestingly, people do not sneeze while asleep; the nerves responsible for this reflex are also resting during sleep. A curious phenomenon associated with sneezing is photic sneezing, which ...
Is it possible to make yourself sneeze on command? Experts explain what a sneeze is, why it happens, and techniques to try to ...
During a sneeze, the eyes also close and people often make a characteristic "achoo" sound. “You’re not conscious of it, it’s a reflex arc,” says Lane.